Data Center Construction Project Manager

Cedar Investment Group (CIG) is seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong commercial construction and data center expertise to lead the delivery of large-scale, high-impact projects. This role requires hands-on leadership in construction execution, vendor coordination, and stakeholder management, with a particular focus on document control, change management, and large-scale project management.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering complex builds on time and within budget, while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and client standards.

This position is in-person at our Chester, VA campus.

• End-to-End Project Management :
  Oversee all phases of data center and commercial construction projects, from planning and design through execution, commissioning, and turnover.

• Vendor & Contractor Oversight :
  Manage relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensuretimelydelivery and adherence to contract terms.

• Document Control & Change Management :
  
  Maintainaccurateproject documentation, manage RFIs, submittals, and ensure effective tracking of changes,scopeadjustments, and approvals.

• Budget & Schedule Management :
  Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and cost reports, ensuring financial discipline and alignment with business objectives.

• Risk Management & Compliance :
  
  Anticipaterisks and implement mitigation strategies; ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and industry regulations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration :
  Work closely with engineering, operations, finance, and executive leadership to ensure projects align with company strategy and client needs.

• Client & Stakeholder Communication :
  Act asprimarypoint of contact for project status, progress updates, and critical issue resolution.

• Quality Assurance :
  
  Monitorconstruction activities to ensure quality standards aremetand projects are delivered to client and company expectations.

• 7+ years of project management experience, with at least 3+ years in commercial construction and/or data center projects.

• Strong expertise in document control systems, change order processes, and construction project management tools

• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex builds with multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with competing priorities.

• Willingness to travel to active project sites across the U.S. as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management preferred but not required.

• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or LEED Accreditation are highly valued.

• 401(k) 3% Match

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

• $160,000 - $180,000 + Bonus